Absorb the Western technology until they turn to be useless
The true leader of the world embraces all without discrimination
Establish Equality
Basic Info
Fukuzawa Yukichi was born on January 10, 1835 into the low-ranking samurai family in Kyushu. Fukuzawa began to abhor the feudal system because it restrained his social status and did not recognize his talents. Moreover, he experienced great poverty after the death of his father, which heightened his hatred towards the feudal society. His hatred toward the feudal system made him abadon the Japanese caste system and turn to the European style education. He studied in a Dutch school (Rangaku) and learned English because he realized English was necessary in obtaining information about the western societies. He eventually became the official in charge of translating English books and pertaining to foreign affairs in Japan. Moreover, through observing and learning all he could during his trip overseas, he discovered that Japan was weak and backward because it lacked the science and spirit of independence that were possessed by Western nations. Fukuzawa spent the remain of his life for writing books and teaching at Keio University; he indeed possessed an enormous intellect and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. A stroke took his life on February 3, 1901.
Important Ideas
Fukuzawa emphasized the new, westernized government policy in the Japanese government. He felt westernization was necessary for Japan to survive from the widespread of European imperialism. - Fukuzawa translated English journals and books into Japanese, such as books on chemistry, arts, military, and society.
spread western technology and ideas to Japan
- Fukuzawa published Seiyo Jijo (Conditions in the West), which was about the everyday life of the Westerners
first time most Japanese people got introduced to the Western world
- Fukuzawa published books challenging traditional Japanese ideas and emphasized western liberalism and positivism.
Gakumon No Susume (An Encouragement of Learning): criticized old traditional thinking and encouraged new, western ones
Bummeiron No Gairyaku (An Outline of a Theory of Civilization): about his interpretations of Western civilization
- Emphasized the equality of women and supported education for women, jobs for women outside of the home, and property rights of women. - Fukuzawa created a newspaper, Jiji Shimpo in 1882, which aided in spreading the ideas of Meiji leaders. - Fukuzawa established a first private university, Keio University.
Citations
"Yukichi Fukuzawa." Image. Fukazawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies, Keio University. World History: The Modern Era.
ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.
"10000 yen note." Wikipedia. Web. 1 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:10000_yen_note.JPG>.
"Yukichi Fukuzawa." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.
Fukuzawa Yukichi 福澤諭吉
(January 10, 1834 – February 3, 1901)
Basic Info
Fukuzawa Yukichi was born on January 10, 1835 into the low-ranking samurai family in Kyushu. Fukuzawa began to abhor the feudal system because it restrained his social status and did not recognize his talents. Moreover, he experienced great poverty after the death of his father, which heightened his hatred towards the feudal society. His hatred toward the feudal system made him abadon the Japanese caste system and turn to the European style education. He studied in a Dutch school (Rangaku) and learned English because he realized English was necessary in obtaining information about the western societies. He eventually became the official in charge of translating English books and pertaining to foreign affairs in Japan. Moreover, through observing and learning all he could during his trip overseas, he discovered that Japan was weak and backward because it lacked the science and spirit of independence that were possessed by Western nations. Fukuzawa spent the remain of his life for writing books and teaching at Keio University; he indeed possessed an enormous intellect and was a prolific writer on a variety of subjects. A stroke took his life on February 3, 1901.Important Ideas
Fukuzawa emphasized the new, westernized government policy in the Japanese government. He felt westernization was necessary for Japan to survive from the widespread of European imperialism.- Fukuzawa translated English journals and books into Japanese, such as books on chemistry, arts, military, and society.
- spread western technology and ideas to Japan
- Fukuzawa published Seiyo Jijo (Conditions in the West), which was about the everyday life of the Westerners- first time most Japanese people got introduced to the Western world
- Fukuzawa published books challenging traditional Japanese ideas and emphasized western liberalism and positivism.- Gakumon No Susume (An Encouragement of Learning): criticized old traditional thinking and encouraged new, western ones
- Bummeiron No Gairyaku (An Outline of a Theory of Civilization): about his interpretations of Western civilization
- Emphasized the equality of women and supported education for women, jobs for women outside of the home, and property rights of women.- Fukuzawa created a newspaper, Jiji Shimpo in 1882, which aided in spreading the ideas of Meiji leaders.
- Fukuzawa established a first private university, Keio University.
Citations
"Yukichi Fukuzawa." Image. Fukazawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies, Keio University. World History: The Modern Era.ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.
"10000 yen note." Wikipedia. Web. 1 May 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:10000_yen_note.JPG>.
"Yukichi Fukuzawa." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.